Marrakech to Ouarzazate: Private Day Trip to Kasbah Ait-ben-hadou

Visit the UNESCO-listed city of Ait Ben Haddou
Explore Ouarzazate and its cinema studios
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant
A private guide and vehicle ensure a personalized experience

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco

Departure from Marrakech around 07H30 to Ouarzazate we pass over the High Atlas Mountains. During the journey we will enjoy many beautiful scenes of the Berber villages, elevated views of the mountains. a short stop in t'izt tichka pass at elevation of 2260 meters of altitude. to take pictures of the spectacular atlas mountains.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Musee du Cinema, Av. Mohamed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco

Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa, Noiselessly town, the door of the desert), is a city situated in the middle of a bare plateau, south of the High Atlas Mountains. It is mainly inhabited by Berbers, who constructed many of the prominent Kasbahs and building for which the area is known. One of those building is Taourirt Kasbah diverted in 17th century. Why this town is nicknamed as Hollywood of Africa- Simply because it has been noted as a film-making location, with Morocco’s biggest studios inviting many international film companies to shoot their movies like: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Martin Scorsese’s Kundun (1997) and Babel (2005). You can visit the Studio of Cinema, Kasbah Taourirt, and Museum of Cinema.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45122 Morocco

the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, built in the 11th century. Once up on a time this Kasbah was the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh. It is situated on a hill along the Ounila River and has some beautiful examples of Kasbahs, which unfortunately sustain damage during each rainstorm and windstorms. Most of the town’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village at the other side of the river; however, around five families are still living within this Kasbah. Ait Benhaddou Kasbah has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Time Bandits (1981), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), Kundun (1997), Gladiator (2000) and Alexander (2004)

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 10 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We search all our customers in their address (Airport, Hotel, Riad .... etc).
Book in advance your excursion and enjoy it.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• pick-up / drop-off from your accommodation in Marrakech.
• Entry/Admission - Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
• WiFi on board
• Entry/Admission - Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
• Entry/Admission - Tizi n Tichka

Not Included

• Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Musee du Cinema
• Gratuities

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